The geodesic sphere used for this year’s Waterford Crystal Ball is 12 feet in diameter and coated with 2,688 crystal triangles. It features almost 32,000 LED lights and weighs 11,875 pounds.
The sphere “is capable of displaying a palette of more than 16 million vibrant colours and billions of patterns that creates the spectacular kaleidoscope effect atop One Times Square,” Times Square said.
Do you need a rest? Try your hand at the USA TODAY Daily Crossword. Although rain is anticipated for New Year’s Eve in New York,
According to AccuWeather meteorologists, it shouldn’t significantly damper the festivities. Here are some tips for watching the yearly Times Square custom on TV and online services.
What is the ball drop on New Year’s Eve? A huge glittering ball will be dropped in Times Square, New York City, on New Year’s Eve to usher in the new year.
